Bear Valley ski area, Northern Sierra Nevada, California

Bear Valley ski area, Northern Sierra Nevada, California

The 1,900 feet of height difference is quite ok; Bear Valley makes good use of it all. This ski resort gets blanketed by stronger snowfall than the local average every snow season. This ski hill has a good diversity of trails and an ok choice of great ski lifts. All of the 11 lifts are in perfect shape. This ski hill has 67 slopes that you may ski on; there's a magnificent selection to gratify everyone. This ski hill has an average fraction of red and black slopes and an average percentage of blue and green trails. The

    trailmap of Bear Valley on this net page naturally says a thousand words. The Northern Sierra Nevada in wintertime is a glorious skiing or snowboarding destination. This is a regular size ski hill with a vertical drop that's roughly speaking average compared to
other west coast ski resorts. The incredible annual snowfall of 30 feet is one of the finest traits of this ski resort. No matter if you're skiing or snowboarding, this vicinity has scores of ski resorts. Having 1,280 acres of skiable land you will never be without terrain. Skiing and snowboarding here in California is so much fun the whole winter season. The Northern Sierra Nevada and its hills make for a glorious vista. Winter in the mountains of California and first-rate runs are sure to keep you returning for more. Perfect

exercise and getting out of the house for a while outshines anything. This ski area has a great assortment of ski trails; there's no way to get bored here. The hills of California covered in fluffy snow are a glorious place for skiing or snowboarding. No shortage of good rooms, but if you don’t have reservations, you may perhaps end up sleeping in your automobile.

Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.492841
Longitude: -120.043924

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QUICK STATS
Elevation drop: 1,900 feet
Expert and advanced runs: 35 %
Intermediate runs: 40 %
Beginner runs: 25 %
Runs: 67
Lifts: 11
Annual snowfall: 30 feet
Skiing Area: 1,280 acres
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Ski Areas Near Bear Valley ski area:

Kirkwood, California , 10 miles away
   2000 vertical feet
   65 runs - 11 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   15% Beginner

Sierra at Tahoe, California , 17 miles away
   2212 vertical feet
   46 runs - 12 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Dodge Ridge, California , 17 miles away
   1600 vertical feet
   59 runs - 11 lifts
   50% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   10% Beginner

Heavenly, California , 25 miles away
   3500 vertical feet
   85 runs - 31 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   45% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Homewood, California , 33 miles away
   1650 vertical feet
   56 runs - 8 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   15% Beginner

Granlibakken, California , 37 miles away
   300 vertical feet
   1 runs - 2 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   75% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Alpine Meadows, California , 39 miles away
   1802 vertical feet
   100 runs - 14 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Squaw Valley, California , 40 miles away
   2850 vertical feet
   177 runs - 33 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   45% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Diamond Peak, Nevada , 42 miles away
   1840 vertical feet
   30 runs - 6 lifts
   36% Expert & Adv.
   46% Intermediate
   18% Beginner

Northstar at Tahoe, California , 42 miles away
   2280 vertical feet
   70 runs - 17 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Whitewater Near Bear Valley ski area:

Mokelumne River - North Fork, Alpine/ Amador/ Calaveras County , 2 miles away, Class V+ - 24.9 miles long (Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir)

Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Baker Campground to Donnells Lake)

Stanislaus River - North Fork, Calaveras/ Tuolumne County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 3 miles long (Board's Crossing to Calaveras Big Trees)

Trails Near Bear Valley ski area:

Emigrant Trail, Alpine County , 2 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 463 feet elevation difference

Charity Valley Trail, Alpine County , 15 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 2275 feet elevation difference

Hawley Grade Trail, El Dorado County , 17 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 920 feet elevation difference

National Parks Near Bear Valley ski area:

Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 56 miles away